[sinkspur]

Quick, give this man a red hat.

"Red hats" typically go to ordinaries of particular sees. St. Louis has had cardinals in the past (Ritter and Carberry), but Rigali is still purple. Baltimore has also had cardinals, though Borders was passed over.

Denver has never had a cardinal.

Besides, I don't see why anyone would aspire to the cardinalate. Bishops are "ordained," cardinals are "created."

"To create" means to make something out of nothing.

[pbear8]

Whilst what you said about important diocese having cardinals is very true, I still would like to see truth and courage rewarded with an 'enhatment' (and therefore a vote) in this particular situation.

[leprechaun9]

Bishop is the highest position in the Church, e.g., the Pope is the Bishop of Rome. The others are titles: Monsigeur, Archbishop, and Cardinal.

[Desdemona]

Red hats" typically go to ordinaries of particular sees. St. Louis has had cardinals in the past (Ritter and Carberry), but Rigali is still purple.

May never got a red hat (1978 or 9 - 1994?)(I remember it all happening, May being sick and Rigali's installation, but not when). Rigali might be on a future list, but I think they want to keep him low-profile. He came from the inner group from the Vatican (he's probably a mole) If we get another red hat I'll be surprised.

Rigali also spoke forcefully on this topic. And when he speaks you can hang your hat on it.

[G Larry]

Oops!
The Denver Archbishops predicessor is now a Cardinal!
Cardinal Staford may no longer be in Denver, but his foundational
work leading to that honor, was done in Denver.